tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post2154978136902648066..comments2024-03-09T11:10:46.978-05:00Comments on Brooklyn Arden: Happinesses (with Footnotes)*Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972029478350879112noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-58796883858718362452008-02-20T21:16:00.000-05:002008-02-20T21:16:00.000-05:00Yes, I was just about to ask if you'd read Deerski...Yes, I was just about to ask if you'd read Deerskin--I think it probably did come out after you discovered RMcK--I bet you'd like it, if you can deal with some well-handled sexual abuse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-33558960451603988132008-02-16T13:18:00.000-05:002008-02-16T13:18:00.000-05:00I would say definitely read Sunshine. It's not of...I would say definitely read Sunshine. It's not often you find a genuinely good, not-at-all-trashy vampire book, but Sunshine is excellent. And it's been a while, but I remember liking Deerskin a lot. Other than that, I haven't liked any of her books since Beauty. Sad but true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-55826914524612581632008-02-14T19:09:00.000-05:002008-02-14T19:09:00.000-05:00"The other novels in this category: Master and Com..."The other novels in this category: Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian (though I always feel vaguely like giving this book to someone is giving them their first taste of crack for free)"<BR/><BR/>So true!!<BR/><BR/>Those pink boots are awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-15057257935104063132008-02-14T16:53:00.000-05:002008-02-14T16:53:00.000-05:00Christina, that's BEAST, by Donna Jo Napoli.Christina, that's BEAST, by Donna Jo Napoli.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972029478350879112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-39810402890001153462008-02-14T16:27:00.000-05:002008-02-14T16:27:00.000-05:00Reading McKinley lead me to a different re-telling...Reading McKinley lead me to a different re-telling of Beauty and the Beast. In this one, the Beast was a Persian (I think) prince turned into a lion, who then made his way to France. Anyone know the title?Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363411079221274431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-89915999019001240752008-02-14T16:14:00.000-05:002008-02-14T16:14:00.000-05:00Those boots totally match the giant tote bag I'm c...Those boots totally match the giant tote bag I'm carrying today.lizzy_lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12440553174754279495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-3670204217077357092008-02-14T15:02:00.000-05:002008-02-14T15:02:00.000-05:00I will second the suggestion of Sunshine. It's no...I will second the suggestion of <I>Sunshine</I>. It's now my favorite McKinley book, followed by <I>The Blue Sword</I> and <I>Hero and the Crown</I>.<BR/><BR/>Great boots.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-55022386845675679092008-02-14T13:06:00.000-05:002008-02-14T13:06:00.000-05:00Unlike Rose Green, I liked Sunshine very much. It...Unlike Rose Green, I liked Sunshine very much. It wasn't a Damarian novel or from that style, but a sun-adoring baker of cinnamon rolls involved in an uneasy truce with a vampire tickles my fancy. Ms. McKinley came out with Dragonhaven lately (haven't got that one, yet) and will be releasing Chalice soon.<BR/><BR/>Great boots, Cheryl. Happiness comes in all sizes and shapes. :o)<BR/><BR/>WandaVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-6651456096990964662008-02-14T10:24:00.000-05:002008-02-14T10:24:00.000-05:00Your flap copy might not be kick ass, but those bo...Your flap copy might not be kick ass, but those boots are!Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-11365739876550772672008-02-14T09:52:00.000-05:002008-02-14T09:52:00.000-05:00Those boots are MADE OF WIN.Also, re Robin McKinle...Those boots are MADE OF WIN.<BR/><BR/>Also, re Robin McKinley -- I hear you... and no, I don't think she's written anything since that you'd like.R.J. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503519800068573393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-63105418926382271392008-02-14T09:29:00.000-05:002008-02-14T09:29:00.000-05:00Yeah, the sudden style change of RMcK is rather ja...Yeah, the sudden style change of RMcK is rather jarring. I loved Beauty and Outlaws of Sherwood in particular, and as an adult I picked up Sunshine. Um. NOT NOT NOT what I was looking for.Rose Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752073931486321348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-78480232865181196372008-02-14T09:25:00.000-05:002008-02-14T09:25:00.000-05:00What Cheryl said, Meghan. Life gets so much better...What Cheryl said, Meghan. Life gets so much better than high school. Hang tough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-59144686157446284762008-02-14T08:06:00.000-05:002008-02-14T08:06:00.000-05:00Meghan, that 100% sucks. But believe this: you wil...Meghan, that 100% sucks. But believe this: you will survive. You might have to hide in the library at lunch time, it might take the rest of the year, but it will be okay. Good luck -- I'll be thinking about you.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972029478350879112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-24983064816631322062008-02-14T08:00:00.000-05:002008-02-14T08:00:00.000-05:00Now see, I knew I liked you! We are boot sisters, ...Now see, I knew I liked you! We are boot sisters, yes indeed. However, your brown ties trump my tieless pink wonders. Boot envy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-36340296021056814132008-02-14T06:53:00.000-05:002008-02-14T06:53:00.000-05:00Those are the most fabulous boots I have ever seen...Those are the most fabulous boots I have ever seen. My Sorrels kept me dry yesterday in ankle deep (and sometimes deeper) icy, watery slush. But pink would have kept me so much happier. yum.Rebekkahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623596104164733102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-22138858679599621212008-02-14T04:42:00.000-05:002008-02-14T04:42:00.000-05:00Pink Boots!Pink Boots!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-24976785569180798842008-02-14T00:05:00.000-05:002008-02-14T00:05:00.000-05:00I'm not usually a shoe person, but those boots are...I'm not usually a shoe person, but those boots are special.<BR/><BR/>And thanks for the book recommendation. I've never read Jim the Boy...and now I shall!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-44865277286879015262008-02-13T23:45:00.000-05:002008-02-13T23:45:00.000-05:00Adorable Wellies!I am so with you on having books ...Adorable Wellies!<BR/><BR/>I am so with you on having books to read sophomore year of high school. I'm a sophomore now and my freshman year friend group broke up--but not before torturing me and making everyone hate me.Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12564518398664406499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-66917591285090584892008-02-13T22:08:00.000-05:002008-02-13T22:08:00.000-05:00Ohh, love the Wellies!**and the footnotes****bimbo...Ohh, love the Wellies!*<BR/><BR/>*and the footnotes**<BR/><BR/>**bimbo turned real-estate agent--snort***<BR/><BR/>***okay, I'll stop now.helgorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15376749960471835393noreply@blogger.com